C O N F I D E N T I A L VILNIUS 000397
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR S/SRAP HANRAHAN
SCA/A VIEHE
EUR/RPM COPE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/22/2019
TAGS: NATOPRELMOPSMARRAFLH
SUBJECT: LITHUANIA SEEKS CIVILIAN EXPERTS FOR GHOR PRT
REF: STATE 74362
Classified By: Charge d'Affaires Damian R. Leader for reasons 1.4 (b) a
nd (d).
(C) We presented reftel points to Valdemaras Sarapinas, the
MFA's Chief Counsellor on Afghanistan. He said the MFA would
consider the request to extend Lithuania's elevated troop
levels in Afghanistan and pass the request to other GOL
agencies. He was much more focused on information concerning
expanded civilian contributions in Afghanistan, and asked
whether civilian personnel from the United States or third
countries might become available for the Lithuania-led PRT in
Ghor Province. If such assistance appeared to be possible,
he said, the GOL could provide information on which areas of
expertise were most needed. He cited engineers as one
pressing need.
LEADER